How to Make a Christmas Cheesecake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC

   Line the cheesecake pan with parchment paper. , Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the slices seem slightly browned.,, Beat until smooth.,, Place in the preheated oven to bake for 45 minutes, or until it is just set., Leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door open slightly until cooled.,, Pour the remaining sugar and water into a heavy based saucepan.
   
   Heat over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
   
   Reduce the heat to a simmer for another 10 minutes without stirring.
   
   When it turns golden brown, it's ready, so remove from the heat. , Drizzle the toffee over the fruit.
   
   Once it sets, the cheesecake is ready to serve.
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   Step 2: 160ºC fan forced (convection).

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   Step 3: Arrange the fruit slices evenly across the base of the pan.

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   Step 4: Reduce the oven to 150ºC

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   Step 5: 130ºC fan forced.

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   Step 6: Place the cream cheese

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   Step 7: sour cream

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   Step 8: vanilla

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   Step 9: brandy

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    Step 10: nutmeg and half of the sugar into the mixing bowl.

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    Step 11: Add the eggs one at a time and beating in until just combined.

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    Step 12: Pour the cheesecake mixture into the pan.

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    Step 13: Turn off the heat and open the oven door.

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    Step 14: Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.

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    Step 15: Create a toffee topping the next day.

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    Step 16: Arrange the fruit slices across the cheesecake top.

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